The government has set aside Sh2.2 billion for the completion of Yamo dam which is set to ease the perennial water rationing for Maralal residents and its satellite towns.
Speaking in Maralal town after inspecting the construction works, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said that at capacity the dam holds 1.5 million cubic meters of water and can pump 6,000 cubic meters of water per day.
He added that the second phase which includes laying of the reticulation pipeline will be completed in June 2026. "We are expediting the works and in one year, the whole project will be completed both the dam and the reticulation to make sure the people of Maralal have enough water for domestic use and for their livestock." He said.
The Deputy President also officially opened the Maralal Municipal market which was constructed at a cost of 73 million shillings through a national and county government collaboration.
